Patrick Dorgu: Man United ace responds to Amorim’s past criticism

Dorgu did appear at times on the opposite flank, and also covered in attack on a couple of occasions. The 21 year old had a mixed time under Amorim, registering one goal and three assists in 40 games.

The Portuguese head coach was sacked by United in January this year, bringing an end to a turbulent 14-month spell that saw a lot of controversies, including public criticism of players. In November 2025, following a 1-0 defeat to Everton, Amorim claimed that Dorgu was nervous every time he touched the ball, stating: “You can feel the anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball. I can feel the anxiety.”

Amorim’s departure and Carrick’s subsequent arrival saw United shift to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which revitalised Dorgu. The Dane was deployed in an attacking role by the Englishman, and he responded by scoring in the wins against Manchester City and Arsenal before picking up a hamstring injury. Following his return to full fitness, Dorgu has now responded to Amorim’s comments.

Patrick Dorgu Stats: 2025/26 Season

Source: Transfermarkt.

Amorim’s words hurt Dorgu

Speaking to The Telegraph ahead of Sunday’s game, Dorgu revealed that Amorim’s words affected him. He said: “It hit me a little bit when Amorim says that because when the coach speaks bad about you [criticises you], it is always going to affect you a little bit.”

“I just took it in the best possible way and tried to improve my game. Even before [Amorim] got sacked in the last couple of games, I started to get into a rhythm as people [team-mates] started going to Afcon. I had a good moment.”

“I just had to take that confidence into [the regimes of Darren] Fletcher and Carrick. I just tried to play with a bit more confidence and express myself.”

The Dane went on to acknowledge that he was suffering from a lack of confidence when the Portuguese made those comments, adding: “I don’t think that was the word he [Amorim] was looking for. Anxious? I don’t think it was that. I just think I didn’t have any confidence and the team was not in a good moment at that time.”

“I think he said it at the wrong time because I played well in the national team. I don’t see how I can play well in one and play bad in the other, and all of a sudden I am anxious.”

Final Thoughts

Dorgu’s return from injury will be a welcome boost to United as they aim to end the season on a high. The Red Devils have already qualified for next season’s Champions League, and securing third place in the Premier League this year would be a massive turnaround from the humiliation of finishing 15th in the last campaign.

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